Acidman is Nobuo Oki (Vo & G) Masatoshi Sato (B) and Ichigo Urayama. Their … Read Full Bio ↴Acidman is Nobuo Oki (Vo & G) Masatoshi Sato (B) and Ichigo Urayama. Their songs explore themes of life and universe, capturing the world in epic poetry. Their sound weaves in moments of calm, contrasted by intense, high energy rock. Acidman continues to expand the possibilities of a three piece rock band. The origins of Acidman date back to 1997, where the members met in Saitama, during high school. Originally a four member band, their vocalist quit and Oki filled in as lead singer. To the band’s surprise Oki’s voice married well with the music. Acidman rooted itself in the indie clubs of Shibuya and Shimokitazawa. Their growing fanbase helped Acidman climb the indie charts. After gaining much attention in the Indie scene, the band being signed by a major label in 2002. The same year Acidman release their first album on the label, “創” which won the band “New Artist of the Year” at the 17th annual Japan Golden Disc Awards. The Album “創” was followed by Loop”, “Equal” and “and World” Acidman was heavily involved with “Cinema” a collaborative event which was featured in Rock In Japan, Fuji Rock, and played throughout the festival, Summer Sonic. In 2004 for Acidman music video for “Sai (part 1) Mawaru, Meguru, Sono Kaku e" was critically acclaimed for it’s ground-breaking animation. Dream Award, 2004 Japan Media Arts Festival Audience Choice Award, SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards 05 BEST ROCK VIDEO Nominated for the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival in Vila do Condo, Portugal Excellence Award, SICAF Animation Film Festival 2007 While touring for their 5th Album “Green Chord” the band played for a massive audience at the world famous Budokan. 2008 Acidman released their 6th album “Life” The tour for the album included performing in front of an enormous audience at Japan’s largest venue Makahari Mese. 2009 Acidman released their 7th studio album, “A beautiful greed” 2010 Acidman released their 8th studio album “Alma,” followed by a successful international tour including Korea and Taiwan. Acidman also played the Budokan for a 3rd time. 2012 the band celebrates 15 years of performing together and 10 years with their label EMI.

シンプルストーリー
ACIDMAN Lyrics

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共鳴の中で笑う二人バターの香る部屋で
競争の日々がいつの間にか襲う悲しきストーリー

知らず知らず羽は取れて空を思う一人
深く深くここより深く沈んでゆくストーリー

透明度落ちる夜空に怯えていたから

色付く世界の片隅で震えてる腕で花を抱く
壊れてしまわぬようにと崩れてしまわぬようにと

君はうつろな眼とかすれきっと声でこう呟く
「未だ花は咲いていますか」と
「その手で抱いていますか」と

回るミラーボール落ちる地球をキラリ照らすストーリー
巡り巡る0と1の中で続くストーリー

透明度落ちる夜空に君はうつむいて

息づく世界の片隅で震えている腕で花を抱く
壊してしまいたくなるような崩してしまいたくなるような

君はうつろな眼とかすれきっと声でこう呟く
「未だ花は咲いていますか」と
「その手で抱いていますか」と

僕は爪を剥がして空を掴んで

色付く世界の片隅で震えてる腕で花を抱く
壊れてしまわぬようにと崩れてしまわぬようにと

君はうつろな眼とかすれきっと声でこう呟く
「未だ花は咲いていますか」と
「その手で抱いていますか」と

行こう、次の世界へ

シンプルストーリー

Overall Meaning

The song シンプルストーリー (Simple Story) by ACIDMAN tells the story of two people living together in a room with the smell of butter in the air. Despite living together, they are caught up in a sad story of competition, which ultimately overcomes them. One of them begins to lose themselves to their thoughts, sinking deeper and deeper while the other remains unaware, caught up in the competition. The lyrics also speak of fear and the feeling of floating away in the night sky.

The chorus speaks of holding onto a flower with trembling arms, afraid of it breaking or falling apart. The second verse is similar to the first, but this time the other person is also holding onto a flower. In the final chorus, the singer reveals that they want to grasp the sky, suggesting a desire for something beyond their current situation, and the two of them resolve to move forward to the next world.

Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of insecurity, fear, and melancholy, but also hint at a desire for something more, a hope that things can be better in the future.

Line by Line Meaning

共鳴の中で笑う二人バターの香る部屋で
Two people are laughing amidst resonance, in a room that smells of butter

競争の日々がいつの間にか襲う悲しきストーリー
The sad story of days of competition that invade unnoticed

知らず知らず羽は取れて空を思う一人
One person, unaware, loses their wings and thinks of the sky

深く深くここより深く沈んでゆくストーリー
A story sinking deep, deeper than this place

透明度落ちる夜空に怯えていたから
Because I was afraid of the transparency dropping in the night sky

色付く世界の片隅で震えてる腕で花を抱く
Holding a flower in shaking arms in a corner of the world that is becoming colorful

壊れてしまわぬようにと崩れてしまわぬようにと
In order not to break, in order not to crumble

君はうつろな眼とかすれきっと声でこう呟く
You mutter with vacant eyes and a hoarse voice

「未だ花は咲いていますか」と
"Are the flowers still blooming?"

「その手で抱いていますか」と
"Are you still holding them in your hands?"

回るミラーボール落ちる地球をキラリ照らすストーリー
A story that illuminates the spinning mirror ball and the falling earth